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A review by selena74321
Gothikana by RuNyx
dark
mysterious
tense
medium-paced
- Plot- or character-driven? A mix
- Strong character development? It's complicated
- Loveable characters? Yes
- Diverse cast of characters? It's complicated
- Flaws of characters a main focus? It's complicated
4.75
This was my first dark academia romance book. Boy, did I have no idea what I was getting into.
The story itself definitely felt like it had some plot holes (I mean, seriously, how did they not get caught while doing it in the library everyday??? How did none of Corvina’s friends not question her more for constantly disappearing??), but I was quite invested in Vad and Corvina’s relationship. I really enjoyed the overall emphasis on mental health, as well. It’s incredibly heartwarming seeing love prevail despite the potential onset of a serious mental illness. A lot of times, you hear stories about how one’s significant other runs for the hills as soon as mental illness begins to affect a relationship, but Vad held on tight and swore to protect his “little crow”.
Yes, Vad was a little possessive, but I am gonna blame that on the whole “dark” romance trope. At the end of the day, the passion between him and Corvina was to die for. Vad Deverell just became my favorite book bf 🥰
The story itself definitely felt like it had some plot holes (I mean, seriously, how did they not get caught while doing it in the library everyday??? How did none of Corvina’s friends not question her more for constantly disappearing??), but I was quite invested in Vad and Corvina’s relationship. I really enjoyed the overall emphasis on mental health, as well. It’s incredibly heartwarming seeing love prevail despite the potential onset of a serious mental illness. A lot of times, you hear stories about how one’s significant other runs for the hills as soon as mental illness begins to affect a relationship, but Vad held on tight and swore to protect his “little crow”.
Yes, Vad was a little possessive, but I am gonna blame that on the whole “dark” romance trope. At the end of the day, the passion between him and Corvina was to die for. Vad Deverell just became my favorite book bf 🥰
Content Warnings
Moderate: Suicide and Schizophrenia/Psychosis
Minor: Death of parent